1969 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 88 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 930. (297 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 930.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 930. (431 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 930. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Toronado | 930 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 297 HP |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
