1980 GMC Suburban vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, both 1980 GMC Suburban and 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,343 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (120 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Suburban weights approximately 744 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass (305 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 GMC Suburban.

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