1990 Ford Tempo vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada

To start off, both 1990 Ford Tempo and 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1990 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 640 kg more than 1990 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Tempo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada will offer significantly more control. 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 Bravada (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Tempo. (175 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Tempo.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Ford Tempo 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada
Make Ford Oldsmobile
Model Tempo Bravada
Year Released 1990 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2307 cc 4298 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 96 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 312 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Vehicle Weight 1150 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2720 mm


 

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