1998 BMW M vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1998 BMW M is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 160 kg more than 1998 BMW M.
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 Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW M. (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW M. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW M has manual transmission. 1998 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW M | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | M | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2960 mm |