1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1972 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1972 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 201 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (83 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1972 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Triumph |
Model | Cutlass | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2110 mm |