1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 190 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.2 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
