1957 Allard GT vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 157 kg more than 1957 Allard GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard GT has manual transmission. 1957 Allard GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard GT | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
Make | Allard | Oldsmobile |
Model | GT | Jetfire |
Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |