1990 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2010 Kia Venga

To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 145 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado.

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, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Oldsmobile Toronado 2010 Kia Venga
Make Oldsmobile Kia
Model Toronado Venga
Year Released 1990 2010
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 168 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 17:01
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1565 kg 1710 kg


 

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