2005 Nissan Titan vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (163 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 463 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (373 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Titan | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 76 L |
