1968 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 225 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 173 kg more than 1972 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 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (381 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Toronado | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2118 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3080 mm |
