1977 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Civic | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Civic | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2950 mm |
