1988 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 375 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 520 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3080 mm |
