2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Dakota | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Dakota | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3080 mm |