2001 GMC Envoy vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2001 GMC Envoy is newer by 11 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, 2001 GMC Envoy (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Envoy 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 5 kg more than 2001 GMC Envoy.
Because 2001 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 GMC Envoy 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, 2001 GMC Envoy (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Envoy | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Envoy | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4159 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2950 mm |
