1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 518 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | Forester |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2616 mm |
