1999 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1999 Honda Accord is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Accord (200 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 204 kg more than 1999 Honda Accord.
Because 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Accord. (264 Nm). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Accord | 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Accord | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2960 mm |
