1966 Holden HD vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Holden HD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden HD would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Holden HD. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden HD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 815 kg more than 1966 Holden HD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden HD. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden HD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Holden HD | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | HD | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
