1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 48 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, 2010 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 888 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.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Jetfire | X5 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
