1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1995 Opel Calibra
To start off, both 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1995 Opel Calibra 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 43 more horse power than 1995 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 346 kg more than 1995 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Calibra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1995 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Cutlass | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
