2005 Dodge Ram vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 737 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ram | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2910 mm |
