2009 BMW 328 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 328 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
