1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1994 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1994 Rover 200. 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1994 Rover 200 has manual transmission. 1994 Rover 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Toronado | 200 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
