2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 14 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, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 184 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (334 Nm). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Frontier | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1831 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2950 mm |
