1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1983 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1983 ZIL 4104 is newer by 21 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 7,689 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2038 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1983 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | ZIL |
| Model | Jetfire | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 7689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3340 mm |
