Is a cutlass s the same as a cutlass 442?

Answer 1

Yes, and no.

What year?

Generally speaking the bottom of the line A-body was the F-85

A Cutlass was a better F85

A Cutlass S was a sporty Cutlass; the Supreme was a cushy Cutlass

The 442 was a sportier Cutlass S

The W30 was a sportier 442

Many parts are shared, all the way from the F85 to the W30, but then again many very significant parts differ- engines, cylinder heads, transmission, etc.

And, of course, the packages varied every year, so you would have to specify a model year to be more exact. In certain years, 442's only got a big block engine, and no Cutlass was available with one.

In general though, no, if you are paying for a 442, it better not be a Cutlass or Cutlass S.