1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 40 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, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 367 kg more than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Suzuki |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2640 mm |