1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 619 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Cutlass | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2340 mm |