1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 27 kg more than 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cutlass | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3134 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2604 mm |
