2005 BMW 325 vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 325 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2820 mm |
