2005 Nissan Titan vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 93 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Titan. (514 Nm). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Titan.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Nissan Titan 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
Make Nissan Oldsmobile
Model Titan Toronado
Year Released 2005 1974
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5556 cc 7446 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 514 Nm 518 Nm
Engine Bore Size 98 mm 104.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 108 mm
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2208 kg 2115 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 5620 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3560 mm 3110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 91 L


 

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