1970 Honda 1300 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, both 1970 Honda 1300 and 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1970 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300, 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda 1300. (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda 1300. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1970 Honda 1300 has manual transmission. 1970 Honda 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Honda 1300 | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | 1300 | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3080 mm |