2004 BMW 120 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 32 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 585 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 120 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |
