1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 Volvo 240 is newer by 8 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 96 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 240. (152 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 360 kg more than 1980 Volvo 240. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 240. (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 240. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 240 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 | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Cutlass | 240 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| 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 | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
