1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2002 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2002 Saturn Sky is newer by 29 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 905 kg more than 2002 Saturn Sky.
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) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Saturn Sky. (259 Nm). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Saturn Sky. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2002 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2002 Saturn Sky 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 | 2002 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Saturn |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Sky |
Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 259 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2600 mm |