2007 BMW M5 vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2007 BMW M5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M5 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. 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, 2007 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M5 | 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | M5 | Toronado |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2400 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 | 1755 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |