2006 Kia Picanto vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 18 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. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (124 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 560 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 (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Picanto | 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Picanto | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2740 mm |
