1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 37 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana 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, 2013 GMC Savana (352 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2013 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | GMC |
| Model | Cutlass | Savana |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3429 mm |
