1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1974 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen 181.
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. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1974 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1974 Volkswagen 181 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1974 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
Model | Vista Cruiser | 181 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |