1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 34 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Lotus |
| Model | Cutlass | Exige |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3063 mm |
