1976 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1976 Mazda RX-4 and 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-4.
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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mazda RX-4 | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | RX-4 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3344 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
