1994 BMW 854 vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 135 kg more than 1994 BMW 854.
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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 854 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
