2000 Fiat Brava vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2000 Fiat Brava is newer by 24 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 183 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1071 kg more than 2000 Fiat Brava. 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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Brava. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Brava has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Brava will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Brava | 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | Brava | Toronado |
Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1301 cc | 7444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 108 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 91 L |