2009 BMW 135 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 410 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 135 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3230 mm |