1982 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (106 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 312 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3.
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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mazda |
| Model | Toronado | 3 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
