1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS is newer by 40 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, 2013 Cadillac XTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 298 kg more than 2013 Cadillac XTS.
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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Cadillac |
| Model | Toronado | XTS |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2831 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 72 L |
