2006 Lexus LX vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2006 Lexus LX is newer by 33 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, 2006 Lexus LX (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Lexus LX.
Because 2006 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LX 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus LX. (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus LX | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Lexus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | LX | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 91 L |
