1995 Mazda MX-3 vs. 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1995 Mazda MX-3 and 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1995 Mazda MX-3. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda MX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 477 kg more than 1995 Mazda MX-3. 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, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda MX-3. (134 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda MX-3. 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda MX-3 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda MX-3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Mazda MX-3 | 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | MX-3 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1059 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |