1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1984 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1984 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass (124 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1984 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Corsa. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1984 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1984 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1984 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Cutlass | Corsa |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |