1983 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 224 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
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, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
Model | Toronado | 325 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |