1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2000 Honda Capa

To start off, 2000 Honda Capa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 80 more horse power than 2000 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 935 kg more than 2000 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 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 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Capa, 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Capa.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 2000 Honda Capa
Make Oldsmobile Honda
Model Custom Cruiser Capa
Year Released 1990 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 1493 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 177 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 406 Nm 136 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2015 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 5530 mm 3780 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2370 mm


 

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