1969 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 35 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP) has 406 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. (385 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado.
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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. (644 Nm). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2004 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 2004 TVR Speed 12 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 | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | TVR |
| Model | Toronado | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 791 HP |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
