1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 1984 Toyota Hilux is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 509 kg more than 1984 Toyota Hilux.
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. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Hilux 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1984 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Cutlass | Hilux |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |