1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 895 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Comodoro | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
