2000 BMW 318 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 540 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 318 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3230 mm |