1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 320 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1941 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3208 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2910 mm |