1974 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2011 Volvo C70
To start off, 2011 Volvo C70 is newer by 37 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 38 more horse power than 2011 Volvo C70. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 375 kg more than 2011 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2011 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Toronado | C70 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 60 L |
