2006 BMW 525 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 525 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |