2007 BMW M5 vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW M5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M5 | 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | M5 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
