1977 Mazda RX-3 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 628 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
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.
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1977 Mazda RX-3 | 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | RX-3 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2760 mm |