1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,444 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (157 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 315 kg more than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 7444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3110 mm |
