1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
