1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 65 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (306 Nm). This means 1976 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

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