2005 BMW 750 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 BMW 750 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 750 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 2005 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 750 | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 750 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3030 mm |
