1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2009 Pontiac G8
To start off, 2009 Pontiac G8 is newer by 19 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, 2009 Pontiac G8 (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
Model | Custom Cruiser | G8 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |