1969 Lamborghini Islero vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Islero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Islero would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Islero (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Islero should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 655 kg more than 1969 Lamborghini Islero.
Because 1969 Lamborghini Islero is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Lamborghini Islero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lamborghini Islero. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1969 Lamborghini Islero has manual transmission. 1969 Lamborghini Islero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Lamborghini Islero | 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Lamborghini | Oldsmobile |
Model | Islero | Toronado |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3928 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 108 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 91 L |