2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 265 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (271 Nm). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | SLK | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2297 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
