2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 34 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 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 35 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (543 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | DB7 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3080 mm |
