1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster

To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 26 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, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster 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 695 kg more than 1997 Porsche Boxster.

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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche Boxster 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 1997 Porsche Boxster
Make Oldsmobile Porsche
Model Vista Cruiser Boxster
Year Released 1971 1997
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5734 cc 2480 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 160 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103.1 mm 85.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.9 mm 72 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1945 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2360 mm


 

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