1999 BMW 740 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 740 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
