2009 BMW 125 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 404 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 125 | 442 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
