1971 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2013 Kia Optima
To start off, 2013 Kia Optima is newer by 42 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, 2013 Kia Optima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 577 kg more than 2013 Kia Optima.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Optima. (365 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2013 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Kia |
| Model | Toronado | Optima |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4845 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2795 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |
