1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1975 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1975 Skoda 110 L is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 205 more horse power than 1975 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1975 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 995 kg more than 1975 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Skoda 110 L. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Skoda 110 L. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1975 Skoda 110 L has manual transmission. 1975 Skoda 110 L 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 | 1975 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Skoda |
| Model | Cutlass | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
