1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2009 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 36 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 2009 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2009 Pontiac Solstice 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 | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
| Model | Cutlass | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2420 mm |
