1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, 1971 Rover P5B is newer by 9 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 57 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 283 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P5B. (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1971 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
| Model | Jetfire | P5B |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2820 mm |
