1996 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, both 1996 Honda Accord and 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 175 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord. 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Accord | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |