1999 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (133 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 25 kg more than 1999 BMW 330.
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, 1999 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 330 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
