1998 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 645 kg more than 1998 Jensen SV-8.
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, 1998 Jensen SV-8 (440 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1998 Jensen SV-8 has manual transmission. 1998 Jensen SV-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Jensen SV-8 | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Jensen | Oldsmobile |
Model | SV-8 | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |