1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP) has 198 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1979 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Toronado | Civic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 40 L |
