1997 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1997 Hyundai Lantra and 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1997 Hyundai Lantra. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1997 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 305 kg more than 1997 Hyundai Lantra. 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Hyundai Lantra. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Hyundai Lantra. 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1997 Hyundai Lantra has manual transmission. 1997 Hyundai Lantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Hyundai Lantra | 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
Model | Lantra | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 3134 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |