2009 BMW 550 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 273 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.

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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 550 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Make BMW Oldsmobile
Model 550 Ninety-Eight
Year Released 2009 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 5736 cc
Horse Power 362 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 103.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 85.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1662 kg 1935 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 5900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3230 mm


 

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