1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1970 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, both 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1970 Vauxhall Viscount 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Viscount.
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. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1970 Vauxhall Viscount has manual transmission. 1970 Vauxhall Viscount 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.
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1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1970 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Vauxhall |
Model | Cutlass | Viscount |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2740 mm |