1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 14 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (109 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 328 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
Make Oldsmobile Oldsmobile
Model Jetfire Eighty-Eight
Year Released 1962 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3531 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 215 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 408 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1297 kg 1625 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 5550 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2960 mm


 

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