2008 Cadillac DTS vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2008 Cadillac DTS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac DTS (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 477 kg more than 2008 Cadillac DTS.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac DTS. (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac DTS | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | DTS | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 91 L |
