1978 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. 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 132 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1977 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Vauxhall |
| Model | Toronado | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 97.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
