1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 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 92 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 725 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Cutlass | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |