1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 268 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.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 560 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |