2000 BMW 318 vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 18 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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 340 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. 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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 318 | Toronado |
Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |