1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass 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 496 kg more than 2013 Jeep Compass.
Because 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Jeep |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | Compass |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2634 mm |
