1975 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 30 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 29 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (236 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 330 kg more than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Toronado | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 96 L |
