2002 BMW 330 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 320 kg more than 2002 BMW 330.
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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 330 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3230 mm |