2008 Jeep Commander vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Commander. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 249 kg more than 2008 Jeep Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Commander. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Jeep | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Commander | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 91 L |
