1992 BMW 740 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 19 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, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 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 155 kg more than 1992 BMW 740.
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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 740 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3080 mm |
