1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Cutlass | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
