1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2007 Kia Amanti

To start off, 2007 Kia Amanti is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 2007 Kia Amanti (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 2007 Kia Amanti has automatic transmission and 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass has manual transmission. 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Amanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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