1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 73 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 270 kg more than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
