1995 BMW M5 vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 5 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 290 kg more than 1995 BMW M5.
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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 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:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | M5 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
