1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 29 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, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Suzuki |
| Model | Toronado | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
