1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP) has 250 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (305 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Land Rover |
| Model | Cutlass | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5798 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2878 mm |
