1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon is newer by 20 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (150 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 965 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Plymouth |
Model | Toronado | Neon |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 83 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 42 L |