1985 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 770 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
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. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Carina 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 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Toronado | Carina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
