1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 44 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.
Because 1995 BMW Dinan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 BMW Dinan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. (353 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora 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. 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | Dinan | Aurora |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 403 Nm | 353 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |