1990 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2011 Honda Accord

To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 21 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, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 52 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.

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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Oldsmobile Toronado 2011 Honda Accord
Make Oldsmobile Honda
Model Toronado Accord
Year Released 1990 2011
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 168 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1565 kg 1513 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4851 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2741 mm


 

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