1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 775 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (174 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
