2006 BMW 523 vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 16 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, 2006 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (169 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
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 (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 523 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:
| 2006 BMW 523 | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 523 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 169 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
