2009 BMW 735 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW 735 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 BMW 735.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 735 | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 735 | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3080 mm |