2009 BMW 325 vs. 1948 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,902 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
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.
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2009 BMW 325 | 1948 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 325 | 66 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |