1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1983 Porsche 930 is newer by 12 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, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 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 645 kg more than 1983 Porsche 930.
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, 1983 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1983 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1983 Porsche 930 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 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | 930 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |
