2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | RX-8 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3080 mm |
