1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1508 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Land Rover |
| Model | Cutlass | Defender |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
