2007 BMW 335 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 335 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |
