2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.

Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover Freelander 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
Make Land Rover Oldsmobile
Model Freelander Toronado
Year Released 2005 1974
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2489 cc 7446 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 174 HP 265 HP
Torque 240 Nm 518 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 104.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 108 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5620 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 3110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 91 L


 

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