1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 44 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 375 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Cadillac |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | ATS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2776 mm |
