1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1974 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1974 Skoda 110 L is newer by 3 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 117 more horse power than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 805 kg more than 1974 Skoda 110 L. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda 110 L. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1974 Skoda 110 L has manual transmission. 1974 Skoda 110 L 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 | 1974 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Skoda |
| Model | Cutlass | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
