1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 380 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.

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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Make BMW Oldsmobile
Model Dinan Ninety-Eight
Year Released 1995 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2990 cc 7446 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 326 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 403 Nm 498 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 2105 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5900 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3230 mm


 

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