1971 BMW 3 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, both 1971 BMW 3 and 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 565 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 3 | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3080 mm |