2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 41 kg more than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Pathfinder | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2074 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 91 L |
