2009 Lotus Exige vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 38 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 694 kg more than 2009 Lotus Exige.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Exige | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
Model | Exige | Cutlass |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2960 mm |