2004 BMW 330 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2004 BMW 330 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 625 kg more than 2004 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 330 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 108 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 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 |
