1965 Buick Electra vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Electra weights approximately 550 kg more than 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Electra | 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Electra | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |