1985 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Toronado | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |
