1978 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 32 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, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 115 kg more than 2010 Audi A8.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A8. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
| Model | Toronado | A8 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5192 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3073 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 90 L |
