1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 705 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat Dino has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Dino | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3080 mm |
