2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 31 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, 2002 Cadillac CTS (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS 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 327 kg more than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
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, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac CTS | 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | CTS | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3080 mm |
