1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (169 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 637 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (346 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Esprit | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 169 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
