1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 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 104 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1977 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1977 Volvo 66 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 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
Model | Cutlass | 66 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1550 mm |