1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M 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, 2010 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2010 Infiniti M | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Infiniti |
Model | Vista Cruiser | M |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2901 mm |