1984 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Sprint is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1984 Chevrolet Sprint has manual transmission. 1984 Chevrolet Sprint will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Sprint | 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Sprint | Toronado |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 991 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3110 mm |