2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 645 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (222 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet HHR | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | HHR | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 91 L |
