1953 Nissan Sports vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (124 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 690 kg more than 1953 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, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sports | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 2835 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2740 mm |
