2005 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 264 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Accord | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
