1972 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. (266 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 119 kg more than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2012 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Toronado | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 87 L |
