1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2012 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2012 Cadillac SRX is newer by 42 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, 2012 Cadillac SRX (308 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac SRX 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 5 kg more than 2012 Cadillac SRX.
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, 2012 Cadillac SRX, 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac SRX. (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2012 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Cadillac |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | SRX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 308 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2807 mm |
