2009 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 330 | Delta 88 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6965 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 638 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3130 mm |