2007 Audi S8 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2007 Audi S8 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 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, 2007 Audi S8 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | S8 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 91 L |
