1978 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 35 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 28 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 415 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Toronado | S80 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2835 mm |
