1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1999 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1999 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Opel Vectra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 8 kg more than 1999 Opel Vectra. 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1999 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Cutlass | Vectra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |