1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 655 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5608 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3320 mm |
