1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1969 Volvo 164
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 164 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 31 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 585 kg more than 1969 Volvo 164. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1969 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | 164 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |
