2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1120 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Palio | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 91 L |
