1993 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. Both 1993 Chevrolet Lumina and 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass are equipped with a 3,134 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Lumina. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 115 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Lumina. 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Lumina. (237 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Lumina | 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Lumina | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 3134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
