2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Defender | Toronado |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 4128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |