1973 BMW Touring vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 715 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.

Compare all specifications:

1973 BMW Touring 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
Make BMW Oldsmobile
Model Touring Toronado
Year Released 1973 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1573 cc 5736 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 85 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 373 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 103.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 85.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.6:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 1745 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2910 mm


 

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