1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 420 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
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, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
Model | Vista Cruiser | 325 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2494 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 |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2770 mm |