2006 Nissan Maxima vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2006 Nissan Maxima is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 265 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 560 kg more than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
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, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Maxima | 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Maxima | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 91 L |
