1998 BMW 729 vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, both 1998 BMW 729 and 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 BMW 729. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 729. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 729 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Because 1998 BMW 729 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 1998 BMW 729. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, 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, 1998 BMW 729 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 729 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 729 | 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 729 | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2820 mm |