2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 136 kg more than 1973 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Silverado | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2960 mm |
