2008 Nissan Livina vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 290 kg more than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Livina | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Livina | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 7446 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 91 L |
