2008 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 320 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |