1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 205 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 500 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 644 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3030 mm |
