2006 GMC Sierra vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2006 GMC Sierra is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 190 more horse power than 2006 GMC Sierra. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Sierra. (354 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Sierra | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
Model | Sierra | Toronado |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 6967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 354 Nm | 644 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3030 mm |