1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, both 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 320 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
Model | Cutlass | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |