1976 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2001 Volvo S80
To start off, 2001 Volvo S80 is newer by 25 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 137 more horse power than 2001 Volvo S80. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2001 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 664 kg more than 2001 Volvo S80. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volvo S80. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2001 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Toronado | S80 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7444 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 80 L |
