1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, both 1985 Mazda RX-7 and 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 675 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Oldsmobile Toronado (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda RX-7. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1985 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1985 Mazda RX-7 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:
1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | RX-7 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |