1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 888 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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 (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Custom Cruiser | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |