1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 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. Both 1976 Chevrolet Caprice and 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser are equipped with a 5,736 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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 220 kg more than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Caprice | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3080 mm |