1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 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 584 kg more than 1984 Rover 3500.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover 3500. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
