1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 27 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 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 67 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Toronado | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
