2009 BMW M3 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | M3 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
