1978 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1978 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 545 kg more than 1978 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1978 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1978 Land Rover Serie III 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:
| 1978 Land Rover Serie III | 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Serie III | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3080 mm |
