2009 BMW 330 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 330 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6596 cc |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2960 mm |
