2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW MM Roadster. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW MM Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | MM Roadster | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 91 L |
