1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2011 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-V is newer by 38 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 85 more horse power than 2011 Honda CR-V. (180 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 579 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-V. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2011 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
Model | Toronado | CR-V |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4554 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1679 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 58 L |