2001 BMW 735 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 107 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 735 | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 735 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3230 mm |
