2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1999 Volvo S80
To start off, 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Volvo S80. (138 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1999 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo S80 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volvo S80. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1999 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Cutlass | S80 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
