1993 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Accord weights approximately 6 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Accord | 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Accord | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
