1978 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2007 Proton Gen is newer by 29 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 156 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2007 Proton Gen | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Proton |
| Model | Toronado | Gen |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 40 L |
