1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 531 kg more than 1954 Rover P4. 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 (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1954 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1954 Rover P4 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:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | P4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
