1999 Oldsmobile SS vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile SS is newer by 21 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 63 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile SS. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile SS.
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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile SS. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile SS | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | SS | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 91 L |
