1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 170 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Cutlass | Venture |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
