1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (109 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 320 kg more than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
Make Oldsmobile Oldsmobile
Model Vista Cruiser Eighty-Eight
Year Released 1972 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 160 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 381 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1945 kg 1625 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 5550 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2960 mm


 

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