1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1984 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 305 is newer by 14 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 84 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 305. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 305. 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, 1984 Peugeot 305, 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 305. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 305. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1984 Peugeot 305 has manual transmission. 1984 Peugeot 305 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 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1984 Peugeot 305 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
Model | Vista Cruiser | 305 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2630 mm |