1958 Maserati 250 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 250 (193 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 250 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 1285 kg more than 1958 Maserati 250.

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. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1958 Maserati 250 has manual transmission. 1958 Maserati 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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