1994 BMW 520 vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 206 kg more than 1994 BMW 520.
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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 520 | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 520 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |