1976 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2007 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 31 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 117 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 525 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Eos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2007 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
Model | Toronado | Eos |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7444 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 55 L |