2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 36 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.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Frontier. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Frontier. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Frontier 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Frontier | 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Frontier | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 5735 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2960 mm |
