2002 Nissan Pickup vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 254 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Pickup | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
Model | Pickup | Toronado |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |