1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (212 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Cutlass | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
