1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester 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.
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1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
Model | Custom Cruiser | Forester |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |