1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 298 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Plymouth |
Model | Vista Cruiser | VIP |
Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |