1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 201 kg more than 1978 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. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
| Model | Cutlass | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
