1980 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 536 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1968 Toyota 2000GT has manual transmission. 1968 Toyota 2000GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Toronado | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
