1996 BMW 523 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 523 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 400 kg more than 1996 BMW 523.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 523. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 523. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 523 | 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 523 | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3080 mm |