1978 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, 1989 Renault 21 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 147 more horse power than 1989 Renault 21. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 865 kg more than 1989 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Renault 21 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1989 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1989 Renault 21 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 | 1989 Renault 21 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
Model | Toronado | 21 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2820 mm |