2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. (385 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (544 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 644 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3030 mm |
