1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1988 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,331 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1988 Opel Vectra. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Cutlass | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3331 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
