2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 57 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Defender | Toronado |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 7446 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 108 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2115 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 91 L |