1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 103 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 614 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
Model | Cutlass | Life |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |