2000 Honda City vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 625 kg more than 2000 Honda City. 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | City | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
