1994 Nissan 270 R vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 344 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.

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, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Nissan 270 R 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Make Nissan Oldsmobile
Model 270 R Cutlass
Year Released 1994 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 270 HP 160 HP
Torque 344 Nm 381 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1266 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1370 mm


 

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