1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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 15 kg more than 2010 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Land Rover |
Model | Vista Cruiser | LR2 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4498 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2659 mm |