1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Skoda L 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 133 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1978 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Skoda |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | L |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
