1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1996 Porsche 911

To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 284 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 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 795 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.

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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 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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