1976 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 525 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. (518 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Toronado | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7444 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 63 L |
