1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (380 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Corvette | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2960 mm |