1994 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. (270 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1994 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Land Rover Range Rover | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Range Rover | Toronado |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3110 mm |