1981 Honda Civic vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1981 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 206 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Civic | 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Civic | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1333 cc | 7444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 91 L |
