1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1963 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1963 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Steyr |
Model | Vista Cruiser | 700C |
Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 1950 mm |