1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 35 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cutlass | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2946 mm |
