2001 Hyundai Atos vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Hyundai Atos 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Atos. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1193 kg more than 2001 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Atos, 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Hyundai Atos | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Atos | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2950 mm |
