1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1972 Toyota Sprinter 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 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 153 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 541 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Jetfire | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
