1998 BMW V12 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 86 kg more than 1998 BMW V12.
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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 631 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW V12 | 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | V12 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 570 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 909 Nm | 278 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |