2008 Nissan Titan vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (106 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Titan | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 88 L |
