1978 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2011 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 521 kg more than 2011 Honda Element. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2011 Honda Element | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
Model | Toronado | Element |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
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 | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 60 L |