1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 644 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 2400 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 2400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Abarth | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 2400 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 88 L |
