1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 297 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 548 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
Make Chevrolet Oldsmobile
Model Camaro Toronado
Year Released 1996 1985
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6276 cc 5030 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 435 HP 138 HP
Torque 576 Nm 325 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1187 kg 1735 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2910 mm


 

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