1987 BMW 628 vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 628 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 628 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 545 kg more than 1987 BMW 628.
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, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 628. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 628 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:
| 1987 BMW 628 | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 628 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |
