2008 BMW X5 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW X5 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW X5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | X5 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3230 mm |