1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 650 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Nissan |
| Model | Cutlass | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3788 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
