1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 41 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (298 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 510 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | GMC |
| Model | Cutlass | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3645 mm |
