2002 Honda Acty vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 27 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 138 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty. 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) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Acty has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Acty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Acty 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
Make Honda Oldsmobile
Model Acty Toronado
Year Released 2002 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 660 cc 7446 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 127 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 139 Nm 518 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 2115 kg
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 3110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 91 L


 

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