1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 2,473 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
Model | Cutlass | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |