1971 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 840 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Kia |
| Model | Toronado | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 53 L |
