2000 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 29 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. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic 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:
2000 Honda Civic | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Civic | Cutlass |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2960 mm |