1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 40 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 1 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8.
Because 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
| Model | Cutlass | A8 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2992 mm |
