1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1973 Triumph GT6
To start off, both 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1973 Triumph GT6 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 56 more horse power than 1973 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 694 kg more than 1973 Triumph GT6. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1973 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Triumph |
| Model | Cutlass | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2120 mm |
