2009 BMW 535 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 2009 BMW 535 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 535 | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 535 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |