1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 21 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (432 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 205 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Custom Cruiser | CL |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 432 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2954 mm |