1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2010 Holden Commodore is newer by 40 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 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

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) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Commodore. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Commodore 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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