1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 38 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 480 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Nissan |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | Armada |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3129 mm |
