2007 GMC Savana vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 955 kg more than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Savana | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2910 mm |
