1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1981 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 330 kg more than 1981 Mazda Cosmo.
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:
| 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mazda |
| Model | Cutlass | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
