1975 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2004 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2500 is newer by 29 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 61 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2004 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mazda |
| Model | Toronado | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2990 mm |
