2002 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2002 Dodge Intrepid is newer by 28 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 68 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Intrepid. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 543 kg more than 2002 Dodge Intrepid. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Intrepid. (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Intrepid | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Intrepid | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3110 mm |
