1974 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 325 kg more than 2012 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Toronado | X3 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 67 L |
