1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 119 kg more than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
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, both vehicles can yield 251 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |
