1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 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 619 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 125 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 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | 125 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
