1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 31 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 21 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Dodge |
| Model | Toronado | Charger |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
