2005 Nissan Quest vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Nissan Quest. 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (314 Nm). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Quest | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 91 L |
