1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Toronado | GL |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 100 L |
