1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 38 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
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1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Vista Cruiser | Sienna |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |