1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 29 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 9 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 630 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina 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, 2002 Toyota Caldina 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Toronado | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| 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 | 5620 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2710 mm |
