1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2009 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2009 Holden Commodore is newer by 47 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, 2009 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster 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) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Commodore. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2009 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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