1999 BMW V12 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1999 BMW V12 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW V12 (550 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 475 kg more than 1999 BMW V12.
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 V12 (909 Nm) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (498 Nm). This means 1999 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW V12 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | V12 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5990 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 550 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 909 Nm | 498 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2105 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |