2000 Nissan Laurel vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2000 Nissan Laurel 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (154 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 220 kg more than 2000 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Laurel | 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Laurel | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
