1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 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. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 615 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 504. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1978 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1978 Peugeot 504 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | 504 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2910 mm |
