1996 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (343 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 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 339 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (480 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | E | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
