1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 465 kg more than 1977 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.
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1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |