1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (163 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 265 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 has manual transmission. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 230 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |