1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 37 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 95 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 498 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
Model | Toronado | Outback |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |