2009 BMW 320 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 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 85 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 320 | 442 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
