1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 270 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 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Lexus |
| Model | Jetfire | IS |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
