1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 25 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 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (130 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 858 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.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Bentley |
| Model | Cutlass | Continental |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2837 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
