1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser 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 108 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 935 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen 1600 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
Model | Vista Cruiser | 1600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 69 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2340 mm |