2005 Dodge Caravan vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Dodge Caravan 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 85 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Dodge Caravan. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Caravan | 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Caravan | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 7444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 91 L |
