2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 30 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ 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 235 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
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, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | XJ | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3080 mm |
