1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 38 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 18 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Land Rover |
| Model | Cutlass | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2659 mm |
