1996 Honda Prelude vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1996 Honda Prelude is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1996 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 880 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Prelude | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 91 L |
