1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2.3 Supreme vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic

To start off, both 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2.3 Supreme and 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2.3 Supreme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2.3 Supreme (177 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic. (164 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2.3 Supreme should accelerate faster than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2.3 Supreme weights approximately 265 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic. 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, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2.3 Supreme. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2.3 Supreme. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic has automatic transmission and 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2.3 Supreme has manual transmission. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2.3 Supreme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 2.3 Supreme 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic
Make Oldsmobile Oldsmobile
Model Cutlass Cutlass
Year Released 1989 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2260 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 177 HP 164 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 237 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1200 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2630 mm


 

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