1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 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 525 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | 993 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2280 mm |
