1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 36 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor 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 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Cutlass | Condor |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1812 cc |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 502 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |