1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto 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 48 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 925 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Concerto | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2950 mm |
