2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Silverado | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 91 L |
