1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Corvette and 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 501 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Corvette | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2950 mm |