1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 385 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
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, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 380 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3818 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.8 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3080 mm |
