2002 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 640 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Range Rover | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |
