1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1974 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
