2002 Dodge Neon vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2002 Dodge Neon is newer by 31 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 151 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Neon.
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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Neon. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2002 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 2002 Dodge Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Neon | 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Neon | Toronado |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3110 mm |