1986 Honda Jazz vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1986 Honda Jazz is newer by 4 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1986 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Jazz | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Jazz | Toronado |
Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1231 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2910 mm |