1976 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 37 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 13 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 457 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Toronado | Outback |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7444 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
