2008 BMW 325 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 32 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 325 | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 325 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |