1985 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 25 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 521 kg more than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Toronado | ML |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2913 mm |
