1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 9 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 610 kg more than 1980 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Crown. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2700 mm |