1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 66 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 640 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Cutlass | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2740 mm |