1999 Honda Legend vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1999 Honda Legend is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 445 kg more than 1999 Honda Legend. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Legend | 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Legend | Toronado |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 108 mm |
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 | 1670 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 91 L |