2009 BMW 118 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 38 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 550 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 118 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 118 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:

2009 BMW 118 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Make BMW Oldsmobile
Model 118 Ninety-Eight
Year Released 2009 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 5736 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 134 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1935 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 5900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3230 mm


 

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