1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 39 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 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 116 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 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 | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | S80 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2835 mm |
