1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 216 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Corvette | Toronado |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |