1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
Model | DeVille | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3080 mm |