1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 560 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (519 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3110 mm |
