1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 645 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1951 Jaguar C-Type has manual transmission. 1951 Jaguar C-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar C-Type | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | C-Type | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |
