2009 BMW M6 vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 19 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, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 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 735 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M6 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.
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2009 BMW M6 | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | M6 | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2950 mm |