2008 BMW 335 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 580 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 335. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 335 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |