1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1979 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Chevette.
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. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1979 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1979 Vauxhall Chevette 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 | 1979 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Vauxhall |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Chevette |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |