2003 Cadillac V Sixteen vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is newer by 18 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 13,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,001 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 863 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen weights approximately 535 kg more than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,356 Nm) has 1031 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (325 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Cadillac V Sixteen | 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
Model | V Sixteen | Toronado |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 13600 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 1001 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 1356 Nm | 325 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 | 2270 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2910 mm |