2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,444 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 542 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Colorado | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 7444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 108 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 91 L |
