1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1974 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 12 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 117 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 432 kg more than 1974 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Jetfire | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
