1975 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 38 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 97 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 654 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
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1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
Model | Toronado | Passat |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1487 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2803 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |