1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 10 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 43 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Plymouth |
Model | Jetfire | Valiant |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3531 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2750 mm |