2011 Acura TSX vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2011 Acura TSX is newer by 23 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TSX weights approximately 374 kg more than 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura TSX | 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Acura | Oldsmobile |
| Model | TSX | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2640 mm |
