2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 785 kg more than 1986 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Toyota | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sienna | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
