1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 34 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 146 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Dodge |
Model | Toronado | CHALLENGER |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 464 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5023 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1923 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1449 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |