2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 441 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | LR3 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
