2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2002 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 12 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 De Tomaso Guara 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 815 kg more than 2002 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 De Tomaso Guara 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 2002 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2002 De Tomaso Guara 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.
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2002 De Tomaso Guara | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | De Tomaso | Oldsmobile |
Model | Guara | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |