1969 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 43 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 184 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Toronado | C |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6967 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 644 Nm | 310 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |