1999 Audi S8 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1999 Audi S8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 365 kg more than 1999 Audi S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | S8 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 91 L |
