1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Valiant | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
