1974 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 565 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mazda |
| Model | Toronado | 6 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |
