1972 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1972 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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 212 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1437 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. 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 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Civic | 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Civic | Toronado |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3110 mm |