1991 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,331 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 315 kg more than 1991 Honda Accord.
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, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Accord. (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Accord | 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Accord | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 3331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
