1990 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 168 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 225 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Toronado | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
