1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 760 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1964 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1964 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Cutlass | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2190 mm |