1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1978 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1978 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Avanti Avanti | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Avanti | Oldsmobile |
Model | Avanti | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 6568 cc | 3344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |