1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cutlass | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3331 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
