2007 BMW 320 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 320 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |