1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Sport 800 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 116 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Cutlass | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2010 mm |