2007 Audi Q7 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 34 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 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, 2007 Audi Q7 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Q7 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 91 L |
