2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 715 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Viano | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 91 L |
