2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Lumina | Toronado |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |