1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2010 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Avenger is newer by 40 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, 2010 Dodge Avenger (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Avenger 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 401 kg more than 2010 Dodge Avenger.
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, 2010 Dodge Avenger, 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Avenger.
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1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2010 Dodge Avenger | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Dodge |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Avenger |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1496 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2766 mm |