1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (180 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. (258 Nm). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 280 | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2778 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 258 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |