1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Hyundai Genesis
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Genesis 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Genesis (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Genesis should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 35 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Genesis.
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, 2010 Hyundai Genesis (358 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Genesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 Hyundai Genesis | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Hyundai |
| Model | Toronado | Genesis |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4976 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2936 mm |
