1978 Buick Estate vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 680 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 1978 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass has manual transmission. 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Estate | 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Estate | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |