1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 21 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 554 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Chrysler |
| Model | Cutlass | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3078 mm |
