2000 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 2000 BMW 320 and 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 320 | 2000 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 320 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
