1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1987 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1987 Westfield ZEI is newer by 17 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, 1987 Westfield ZEI (218 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1987 Westfield ZEI.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Westfield ZEI. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1987 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1987 Westfield ZEI 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1987 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Westfield |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2340 mm |
