1975 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, both 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado and 1975 Toyota Corona 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 169 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 905 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Toyota Corona 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 Toyota Corona. 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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Oldsmobile Toronado 1975 Toyota Corona
Make Oldsmobile Toyota
Model Toronado Corona
Year Released 1975 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7446 cc 2253 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 265 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 518 Nm 166 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 2115 kg 1210 kg
Vehicle Length 5620 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2590 mm


 

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