1975 GMC Jimmy vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1975 GMC Jimmy and 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 GMC Jimmy (133 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 139 kg more than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 GMC Jimmy 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, 1975 GMC Jimmy (319 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1975 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 GMC Jimmy | 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Jimmy | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
