1952 Nissan Sports vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass (164 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1952 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1952 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 450 kg more than 1952 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Nissan Sports | 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sports | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2630 mm |
