2003 BMW 325 vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2003 BMW 325 is newer by 13 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 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 535 kg more than 2003 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 325 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:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 325 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
