2000 Acura NSX vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 2000 Acura NSX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 35 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX.

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, 2000 Acura NSX (542 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (380 Nm). This means 2000 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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