1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, both 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1990 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
Make Oldsmobile Vauxhall
Model Cutlass Carlton
Year Released 1990 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 163 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 237 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1150 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2740 mm


 

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