1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1990 TVR Griffith

To start off, 1990 TVR Griffith is newer by 20 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, 1990 TVR Griffith (327 HP) has 167 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 570 kg more than 1990 TVR Griffith.

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, 1990 TVR Griffith (481 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (380 Nm). This means 1990 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1990 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1990 TVR Griffith 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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