2004 BMW 325 vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 29 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 520 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 325 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 108 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 91 L |
