1993 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 3 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bristol Blenheim 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 270 kg more than 1993 Bristol Blenheim.
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, 1993 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bristol Blenheim | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Bristol | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Blenheim | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |
