2000 BMW 528 vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2000 BMW 528 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 528 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 445 kg more than 2000 BMW 528.
Because 2000 BMW 528 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 BMW 528. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 528. (279 Nm). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 528 | 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 528 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3110 mm |
