2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 498 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Maxima | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Maxima | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 91 L |
