1984 BMW M6 vs. 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | M6 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 6966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
