2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 26 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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 327 kg more than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. (441 Nm). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Range Rover | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2442 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 91 L |
