1967 NSU Ro 80 vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 NSU Ro 80 would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (106 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 485 kg more than 1967 NSU Ro 80.
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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Ro 80. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Ro 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 NSU Ro 80 | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | NSU | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ro 80 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2390 cc | 5734 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 88 L |
