1964 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 160 kg more than 1964 Jaguar 3.8.
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, both vehicles can yield 325 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1964 Jaguar 3.8 has manual transmission. 1964 Jaguar 3.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar 3.8 | 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
Model | 3.8 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |