1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 20 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS 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 259 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
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 (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Cadillac |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | CTS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
