1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1977 Opel Manta
To start off, both 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1977 Opel Manta were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 490 kg more than 1977 Opel Manta.
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 Opel Manta has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Manta 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1977 Opel Manta | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Cutlass | Manta |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |