1972 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, both 1972 Nissan Bluebird and 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Nissan Bluebird | 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
Model | Bluebird | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3080 mm |