1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 8 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 135 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (80 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 202 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen 411 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 411 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:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jetfire | 411 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
