1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1977 Plymouth Horizon

To start off, both 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1977 Plymouth Horizon were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (125 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 520 kg more than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 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 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Horizon, 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (306 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Horizon. (122 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Horizon.

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