1990 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 126 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger 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 2010 Dodge Charger. 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Dodge |
| Model | Toronado | Charger |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3048 mm |
