2008 BMW 525 vs. 1941 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 67 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1941 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1941 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1941 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 525 | 66 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |