2009 Nissan Quest vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest.
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, 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Quest | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
