1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2010 Acura RDX
To start off, 2010 Acura RDX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RDX weights approximately 247 kg more than 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX 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 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2010 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Acura |
| Model | Cutlass | RDX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2649 mm |
