1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 488 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
Model | Corvette | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3080 mm |