1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 645 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Cutlass | Carina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |