1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 425 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo has manual transmission. 1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Oldsmobile |
Model | Sapporo | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |