1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 26 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Toronado | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
