1975 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2001 Rover 75 is newer by 26 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 151 more horse power than 2001 Rover 75. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 545 kg more than 2001 Rover 75. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 75. (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Toronado | 75 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
