2005 Audi A4 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Audi A4 is newer by 31 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 135 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (130 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 805 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A4 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 91 L |
