1969 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1303. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1303 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 342 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1303.
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 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. (100 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1303.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1967 Volkswagen 1303 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Toronado | 1303 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
