1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 2003 Toyota Condor
Make Oldsmobile Toyota
Model Eighty-Eight Condor
Year Released 1976 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4293 cc 2437 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 279 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1505 kg
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2640 mm


 

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