1991 Oldsmobile Achieva vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva is newer by 20 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 115 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 805 kg more than 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva. (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva | 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Achieva | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3133 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
