1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 33 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (162 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 296 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
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) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3250 mm |
