1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 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, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 455 kg more than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
