1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Automatic
To start off, both 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic and 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 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 Supreme Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic (164 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Automatic. (159 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic should accelerate faster than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Automatic weights approximately 245 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Automatic. (203 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 Supreme Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Automatic | 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Automatic | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cutlass | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
