1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 16 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 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Pontiac GTO.
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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | GTO |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
