2005 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 24 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 2005 BMW 530 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 530 | Toronado |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |