1974 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2000 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2000 Dodge Ram is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 39 kg more than 2000 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Ram 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2000 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Dodge |
| Model | Toronado | Ram |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2790 mm |
