1970 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1970 Lamborghini Jarama and 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP) has 190 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 25 kg more than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama (392 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (380 Nm). This means 1970 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1970 Lamborghini Jarama has manual transmission. 1970 Lamborghini Jarama will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lamborghini Jarama | 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Jarama | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2960 mm |
