1969 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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 35 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (350 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911.
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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Toronado | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6967 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 644 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |