1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2001 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2001 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 121 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2001 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (430 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2001 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Toronado | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3010 mm |
