1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 200 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Sunbird has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Sunbird | 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
Model | Sunbird | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5044 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |