1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 278 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
