1995 BMW 840 vs. 1946 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1946 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1946 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 BMW 840.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 840 | 1946 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 840 | 66 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1946 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |