1992 Oldsmobile Bravada vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 275 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada | 2008 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Bravada | 530 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
