1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 49 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, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Jetfire | 530 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| 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 | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
