1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1996 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1996 Renault Twingo 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass (150 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1996 Renault Twingo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 594 kg more than 1996 Renault Twingo. 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 Cutlass (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Twingo. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Twingo. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Twingo 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1996 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Cutlass | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
