1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, both 1975 Alfa Romeo GT and 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | GT | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 91 L |
