1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 2000 BMW 320
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 BMW 320. 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (214 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 2000 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Custom Cruiser | 320 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
