1985 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 27 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Toronado | ML |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2916 mm |
