1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 225 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 183 kg more than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3030 mm |
