1976 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2006 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2006 Kia Amanti is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,444 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Kia Amanti. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 291 kg more than 2006 Kia Amanti. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2006 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Kia |
| Model | Toronado | Amanti |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7444 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 70 L |
