1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 339 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cutlass | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2685 mm |
