1978 Buick Electra vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, both 1978 Buick Electra and 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Electra | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
