1977 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 575 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
Model | Toronado | Forester |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 64 L |