1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 24 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 155 kg more than 1998 Alpina B 12.
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, 1998 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 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 1998 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1998 Alpina B 12 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:
| 1998 Alpina B 12 | 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpina | Oldsmobile |
| Model | B 12 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 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 |
