1959 BMW 700 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 700 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 700 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3080 mm |
