1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 1 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro 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 565 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro 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 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro 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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1971 Holden Monaro | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
Model | Monaro | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5040 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3080 mm |