2009 Hummer H3 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2009 Hummer H3 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 26 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (239 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 2009 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (327 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Hummer | Oldsmobile |
| Model | H3 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 91 L |
