1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 868 kg more than 1977 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Cutlass | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5798 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3050 mm |
