2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 16 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier 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 465 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Rainier | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2950 mm |