1996 Jaguar XK vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 24 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK 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 305 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
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, 1996 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK | 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | XK | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3080 mm |
