2006 Mini Cooper vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 730 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Because 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Mini | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cooper | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3080 mm |
