2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
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, 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | RX-8 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 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 |
