1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 22 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, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | 750 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
