2009 BMW 745 vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
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, 2009 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 745 | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
Model | 745 | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 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 |