1968 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (365 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 189 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (536 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Dodge |
| Model | Toronado | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2118 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3052 mm |
