1992 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X3 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
Model | Toronado | X3 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |