1969 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2011 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2011 Holden Commodore is newer by 42 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 25 more horse power than 2011 Holden Commodore. (360 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Commodore.

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 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Commodore. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Commodore 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.

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