1982 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1991 Volvo 245

To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.

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 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (143 Nm). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1991 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1991 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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