2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 33 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. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato 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:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ducato | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5736 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3080 mm |
