1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 686 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.

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, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (305 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1993 Mazda AZ-1 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Make Mazda Oldsmobile
Model AZ-1 Cutlass
Year Released 1993 1977
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 657 cc 5798 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 0 HP 125 HP
Torque 85 Nm 305 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 834 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2240 mm 2760 mm