1983 Buick Electra vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 76 kg more than 1973 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Electra | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |