1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 31 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 64 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 499 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor 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 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Condor |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1446 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |