1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 28 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Nissan Qashqai.
Because 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai 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 (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Qashqai. (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Nissan |
| Model | Toronado | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
