2007 BMW 328 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 328 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
