1976 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 36 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 90 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 717 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Nissan |
Model | Toronado | Altima |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7444 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 76 L |