1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 1 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 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 225 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.
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1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5031 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |