1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 763 kg more than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Land Rover |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Defender |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2800 mm |