1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2008 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2008 Toyota Venza 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Venza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2008 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Toronado | Venza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
