1955 Nissan Sports vs. 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 786 kg more than 1955 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, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Nissan Sports | 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sports | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 859 cc | 3135 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1536 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 |
