1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 6 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 78 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 620 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 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 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Cutlass | 924 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
