1989 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1989 Mercedes-Benz S and 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. (164 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 277 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 1989 Mercedes-Benz S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (218 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz S | 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | S | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1243 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
