1975 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2007 BMW 535
To start off, 2007 BMW 535 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 380 kg more than 2007 BMW 535.
Because 2007 BMW 535 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2007 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Toronado | 535 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |
