2001 Honda Legend vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Honda Legend is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 345 kg more than 2001 Honda Legend.
Because 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Legend | 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Legend | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |
