2003 Infiniti FX vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2003 Infiniti FX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti FX (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 275 kg more than 2003 Infiniti FX.
Because 2003 Infiniti FX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Infiniti FX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Infiniti FX | 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Infiniti | Oldsmobile |
| Model | FX | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3110 mm |
