1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Park Avenue | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
