1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1965 Wartburg 311 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire 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) has 166 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 327 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Wartburg |
| Model | Jetfire | 311 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
