1991 Ginetta G vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

To start off, both 1991 Ginetta G and 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ginetta G (197 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ginetta G should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1991 Ginetta G.

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, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ginetta G. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ginetta G. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1991 Ginetta G has manual transmission. 1991 Ginetta G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Ginetta G 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Make Ginetta Oldsmobile
Model G Custom Cruiser
Year Released 1991 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3946 cc 5002 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5280 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 346 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 875 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 3840 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1050 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2240 mm 2950 mm


 

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