1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 41 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman 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 650 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2416 mm |
