1990 BMW 850 vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 225 kg more than 1990 BMW 850.
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 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 850 | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |