1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2750 mm |
