1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 35 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Aston Martin |
| Model | Cutlass | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2601 mm |
