2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (163 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Nitro | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Nitro | Toronado |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 76 L |