1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 163 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 278 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton 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 (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (341 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | SsangYong |
| Model | Toronado | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
