1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 36 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (680 Nm) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Jaguar |
| Model | Cutlass | XK |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2751 mm |
