2000 GMC Savana vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2000 GMC Savana is newer by 26 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. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Savana (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 720 kg more than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Savana. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Savana | 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Savana | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2960 mm |
