1976 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,444 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 301 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Because 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Aston Martin |
| Model | Toronado | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7444 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 97 L |
