2001 BMW 740 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2001 BMW 740 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 8 kg more than 2001 BMW 740.
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, 2001 BMW 740 (410 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (373 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 740 | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 740 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |