1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 705 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (305 Nm). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda 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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