1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 54 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Make Oldsmobile Oldsmobile
Model Ninety-Eight Custom Cruiser
Year Released 1981 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4129 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 406 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1755 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 5610 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2950 mm


 

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