1971 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1971 Mazda RX-2 and 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1971 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 650 kg more than 1971 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda RX-2. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda RX-2 | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | RX-2 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2960 mm |