1995 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 21 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. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1995 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E 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.
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1995 Mercedes-Benz E | 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | E | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3080 mm |