1993 BMW 856 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 80 kg more than 1993 BMW 856.
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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 856 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 856 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 856 | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3080 mm |