2000 BMW 528 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2000 BMW 528 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 528 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 BMW 528.
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, 2000 BMW 528 (279 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 528 | 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 528 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 278 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |