1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. 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 113 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 630 kg more than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1957 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1957 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Vauxhall |
Model | Cutlass | Victor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |