1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty 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 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Jeep |
| Model | Cutlass | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2695 mm |
