2004 Honda Element vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 12 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 10 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 54 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. 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) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Element | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
