1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1996 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, both 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1996 Volkswagen Parati 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 (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Parati. (91 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Parati. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 555 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Parati. 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 (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Parati. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Parati. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1996 Volkswagen Parati has manual transmission. 1996 Volkswagen Parati 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 Volkswagen Parati | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cutlass | Parati |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2480 mm |
