1996 Honda CRX vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1996 Honda CRX and 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 158 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 480 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
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 Cutlass (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda CRX has manual transmission. 1996 Honda CRX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | CRX | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2740 mm |
