1972 Audi Variant vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, both 1972 Audi Variant and 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (266 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1972 Audi Variant. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1972 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1972 Audi Variant. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Audi Variant. (113 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Audi Variant | 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Variant | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1695 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3110 mm |
