2007 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 129 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Cherokee | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Jeep | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cherokee | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |
