Oldsmobile Achieva 2.3 16V (150 Hp)


Overall Rating

6.5 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.8 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 3.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion 3.0 / 5

Oldsmobile Achieva:

The Oldsmobile Achieva is a front-wheel drive compact sedan and coupe that was introduced by Oldsmobile for the 1992 model year. The Achieva was based on the GM N-body platform, which it also shared with its siblings the Pontiac Grand Am and Buick Skylark. The Achieva replaced the GM N-body Cutlass Calais after its final 1991 model year, and ended production after the 1998 model year.
The Achieva is a compact car produced by the General Motors' Oldsmobile division from 1991 until 1998 and was available as a sedan or coupe. The car was designed alongside the related Pontiac Grand Am and Buick Skylark; to save money, Oldsmobile did not get to design their own greenhouse. Instead, the Achieva coupe used the Grand Am's upper portion, while the sedan used that of the Skylark....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Achieva Overview:

Oldsmobile Achieva (Achieva). With 203 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1273 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
The 1991 Oldsmobile Achieva was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, and as an American market vehicle, it was not subjected to these specific European safety assessments. Safety features were typical for its era, including available ABS.

2.3 16V (150 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

Offers respectable power for its class, providing adequate acceleration for daily driving and highway merging, though the 3-speed automatic can feel dated.

Fuel Economy

Fuel consumption is average for a compact sedan of its time (9.4 l/100 km), not exceptional but acceptable for the performance offered.

Best Use Case: Mixed driving / Highway

reddit Community Verdict

This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.

Allowed: 50% Neutral: 0% Issues: 50%
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3 / 5

Based on AI analysis of 4 discussions

Read What Owners Say
👍 POSITIVE
There’s some good options hiding amongst all the mediocrity. For me it’s between the Impala, the Camaro and (if in SSEi trim) the Bonneville
👍 POSITIVE
Roadmaster wagon, Impala SS and/or a two door Tahoe.
👎 NEGATIVE
Just makes me sad. It’s like my past in pictures.
👎 NEGATIVE
Fuck that 95 lumina. My mother had one and ended up being handed down to me after I stupidly sold my 240sx for an 85 Cadillac that was also a pos, and that pos shat out every accessory at 130k miles and kept stranding me. It also rusted out. Fuck GM sideways with a rusty screwdriver. Never again. (well maybe a corvette or camaro, since they make lt1 noises)


Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Distinctive styling for its era
  • • Available powerful Quad 4 engine (150 Hp)
  • • Relatively spacious interior for a compact
  • • Decent handling characteristics

Cons:

  • • Interior quality could be inconsistent
  • • Some Quad 4 engine reliability concerns (e.g., oil leaks, head gaskets)
  • • Dated 3-speed automatic transmission on some models
  • • Bland performance from base 117 Hp engines

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Oldsmobile
Model:Achieva
Generation:Achieva
Modification (Engine):2.3 16V (150 Hp)
Start of production:1991
End of production:1998
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:150 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre:66.4 Hp/l
Torque:203 Nm @ 4800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:LD2
Engine displacement:2260
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine oil capacity:4.3 l
Coolant:9.8 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:92 mm mm
Piston Stroke:85 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:9.4 l/100 km
Weight-to-power ratio:8.5 kg/Hp, 117.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:6.3 kg/Nm, 159.5 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1273
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:396 l
Fuel tank capacity:58 l
Size:
Length:4772 mm mm
Width:1715 mm mm
Height:1357 mm mm
Wheelbase:2627 mm mm
Front track:1419 mm
Rear (Back) track:1407 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears3
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size185/75 R14 S
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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