1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 224 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Cutlass | Celica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
