1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 609 kg more than 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Cutlass | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
