1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 10 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Cutlass | Venza |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2775 mm |
