1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | 911 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 685 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2270 mm |
