2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 33 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, 2004 Cadillac CTS (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 353 kg more than 2004 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) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (298 Nm). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | CTS | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 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 | 298 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3080 mm |
