1977 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1977 BMW 530 and 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 150 kg more than 1977 BMW 530.
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. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 BMW 530 | 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 530 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 125 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |