1972 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. (266 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 315 kg more than 2013 Acura TL.
Because 2013 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2013 Acura TL | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Acura |
| Model | Toronado | TL |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |
