1992 BMW 332 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 675 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 332 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 91 L |
