1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1969 Seat 1500
To start off, both 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and 1969 Seat 1500 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 89 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 785 kg more than 1969 Seat 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1969 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Seat |
Model | Vista Cruiser | 1500 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |