1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Caprice | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3080 mm |
