1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 28 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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 Breyton (746 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (381 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW Breyton has manual transmission. 1999 BMW Breyton 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:
1999 BMW Breyton | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | Breyton | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3300 cc | 5736 cc |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 746 Nm | 381 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |