1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 80 kg more than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.

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