1981 Buick Estate vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate.
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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Estate | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |