2007 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 37 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 253 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Hardbody | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Hardbody | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3080 mm |
