1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour

To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.

Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
Make Oldsmobile Honda
Model Eighty-Eight Accord Crosstour
Year Released 1997 2011
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 202 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 352 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4999 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1897 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1669 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2797 mm


 

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