2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 565 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Discovery | Cutlass |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2960 mm |