1985 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 1 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, 1985 Honda Accord (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 120 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1985 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1985 Honda Accord 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Accord | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
