1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Vista Cruiser | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2360 mm |