1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 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 75 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 285 kg more than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser 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.
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1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2320 mm |