1978 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 35 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 83 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 514 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
Model | Toronado | CR-V |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1601 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 58 L |