2006 BMW 530 vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 24 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 100 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 530 | Toronado |
Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4129 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |