1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 615 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Corvette | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |