1976 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 145 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Toronado | Panamera |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7444 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 100 L |