1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1975 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 495 kg more than 1975 Pontiac Firebird.
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.
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1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1975 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Pontiac |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Firebird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 108 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2750 mm |