1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.
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, 2011 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2011 BMW 335 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
Model | Vista Cruiser | 335 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2761 mm |