2007 Dodge Ram vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 402 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ram | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2517 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 91 L |
