1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 39 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 97 more horse power than 2012 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A6.
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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
| Model | Toronado | A6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 75 L |
