2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1126 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz. 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Jazz | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 989 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 91 L |
