1970 Audi Super 90 vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1970 Audi Super 90 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 75 more horse power than 1970 Audi Super 90. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi Super 90.
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) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi Super 90. (149 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi Super 90. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1970 Audi Super 90 has manual transmission. 1970 Audi Super 90 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi Super 90 | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Super 90 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1759 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3080 mm |
