2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 305 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
