2003 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 180 more horse power than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 436 kg more than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Park Avenue | 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Park Avenue | Toronado |
Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 645 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 101 mm |
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 | 1682 kg | 2118 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |