1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 140 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
Model | Vista Cruiser | 335 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2810 mm |