1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1968 Renault 10
To start off, 1968 Renault 10 is newer by 6 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1968 Renault 10. (43 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 522 kg more than 1968 Renault 10. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1968 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Jetfire | 10 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
