1999 BMW 750 vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1999 BMW 750 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,370 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 750 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 750 weights approximately 303 kg more than 1982 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 750 (490 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW 750 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 750 | 1982 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 750 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5370 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 278 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |