1992 BMW 520 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 257 kg more than 1992 BMW 520. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 520 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |