1998 BMW 323 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 388 kg more than 1998 BMW 323.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (246 Nm). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 323 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |
