1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 40 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, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
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 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | 535 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2968 mm |
