1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva

To start off, both 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser and 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva 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 705 kg more than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva.

Because 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
Make Oldsmobile Oldsmobile
Model Custom Cruiser Achieva
Year Released 1992 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5002 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 168 HP 180 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 346 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2015 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 5530 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2630 mm


 

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