1995 Honda Today vs. 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 460 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today 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, 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Today | 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Today | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
