1995 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 24 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca 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 945 kg more than 1995 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Italdesign Nazca | 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Italdesign | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Nazca | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3080 mm |
