2005 Acura CL vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Acura CL is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 535 kg more than 2005 Acura CL. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Acura | Oldsmobile |
| Model | CL | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 91 L |
