1976 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1998 Xedos 6
To start off, 1998 Xedos 6 is newer by 22 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1998 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1998 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 975 kg more than 1998 Xedos 6. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1998 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Xedos |
| Model | Toronado | 6 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7444 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2620 mm |
