2008 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 799 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1969 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 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Civic | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 5736 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3080 mm |
