2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 31 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Express | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 91 L |
