1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass (159 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 345 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (203 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Cutlass | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2290 mm |
