1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 40 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 845 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Chevrolet |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Suburban |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3302 mm |