1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1996 Subaru SVX
To start off, 1996 Subaru SVX is newer by 23 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 48 more horse power than 1996 Subaru SVX. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 495 kg more than 1996 Subaru SVX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru SVX 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1996 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Toronado | SVX |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
