1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 15 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 550 kg more than 2005 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 2005 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | 316 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
