1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (124 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 797 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
| Model | Cutlass | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3002 mm |
