1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 930 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:
1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Cutlass | 930 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3344 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 440 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |