1985 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile 442.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Toronado | 442 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |
