1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 38 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Dodge |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Nitro |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2764 mm |