2009 BMW 330 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 245 kg more 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 330 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |