1975 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. 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 150 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 800 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Volvo 740 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 1984 Volvo 740. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1984 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1984 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
Model | Toronado | 740 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2780 mm |