1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 23 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
Model | V8 Vantage | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |