2009 Infiniti FX vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 226 kg more than 2009 Infiniti FX.
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, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Infiniti FX | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Infiniti | Oldsmobile |
Model | FX | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3080 mm |