1984 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (266 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 425 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Buick Electra 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 1984 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Buick Electra 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado
Make Buick Oldsmobile
Model Electra Toronado
Year Released 1984 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4127 cc 7446 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 518 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.7 mm 104.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 108 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 2115 kg
Vehicle Length 5600 mm 5620 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 91 L


 

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