2005 BMW 325 vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
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, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (279 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 325 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
