2002 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass (159 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 55 kg more than 1989 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, 2002 Honda Accord (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (203 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Accord | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
