1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo 1800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. 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 45 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 1800. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 755 kg more than 1972 Volvo 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2460 mm |
