2005 BMW 530 vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 15 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, 2005 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 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 380 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 530 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
