1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2008 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2008 Opel Vivaro is newer by 19 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass (177 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Opel Vivaro. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 212 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 2008 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2008 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Cutlass | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3100 mm |
