1979 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, both 1979 Daihatsu Delta and 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 615 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Delta. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Delta | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Delta | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 4128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2910 mm |
