1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 27 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, 1999 Vauxhall Omega (311 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Vauxhall |
Model | Cutlass | Omega |
Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |