1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar 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 104 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 981 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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 (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1984 Hyundai Stellar has manual transmission. 1984 Hyundai Stellar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Hyundai Stellar | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Stellar | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1034 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
