1999 Honda Prelude vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1999 Honda Prelude is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. Both 1999 Honda Prelude and 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Prelude weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Prelude | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
