1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 875 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1976 Porsche 912 has manual transmission. 1976 Porsche 912 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.
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1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Custom Cruiser | 912 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2220 mm |