1993 GMC Typhoon vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1993 GMC Typhoon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 GMC Typhoon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 GMC Typhoon should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 375 kg more than 1993 GMC Typhoon.
Because 1993 GMC Typhoon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 GMC Typhoon 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 GMC Typhoon. (474 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 GMC Typhoon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 GMC Typhoon | 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Typhoon | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3110 mm |
