1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1978 Opel Monza
To start off, 1978 Opel Monza is newer by 5 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 625 kg more than 1978 Opel Monza.
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. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Monza has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Monza 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 | 1978 Opel Monza | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Opel |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Monza |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2784 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 | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |