2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 573 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Corvette | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
