2001 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 305 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado.
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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. (186 Nm). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz C | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | C | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
