1975 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 36 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 410 kg more than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Bentley |
Model | Toronado | Continental Flying Spur |
Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 600 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5291 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3066 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 90 L |