1993 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

To start off, both 1993 Chevrolet S-10 and 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 (187 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 445 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet S-10.

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 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. (319 Nm). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet S-10 has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Chevrolet S-10 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Make Chevrolet Oldsmobile
Model S-10 Custom Cruiser
Year Released 1993 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 187 HP 177 HP
Torque 319 Nm 406 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2950 mm