1975 Audi 100 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1975 Audi 100 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (266 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1975 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1975 Audi 100. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 100 | 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 100 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 91 L |
