2000 Lexus ES vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2000 Lexus ES is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus ES (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Lexus ES.
Because 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lexus ES, 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, 2000 Lexus ES (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus ES | 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Lexus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | ES | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
