1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. Both 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass are equipped with a 5,736 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 160 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 335 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2960 mm |
