2006 BMW 323 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 29 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, 2006 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 323 | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 323 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5736 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 373 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |