1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 3,331 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (158 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 185 kg more than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Serie II | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 3331 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |