1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 3 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 175 kg more than 1993 BMW 5.8.
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 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 5.8 | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 406 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |