2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 113 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Defender | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5736 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1945 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3080 mm |