2006 BMW 523 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile 442.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 523 | 442 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7467 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |