1980 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2007 BMW 335
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2007 BMW 335 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
Model | Toronado | 335 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2770 mm |