1971 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 630 kg more than 2005 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Toronado | 75 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 65 L |
