1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 186 kg more than 1969 BMW 2800.

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, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (305 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1969 BMW 2800 has manual transmission. 1969 BMW 2800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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