1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 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 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 623 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 2011 BMW 535 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, 2011 BMW 535 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Jetfire | 535 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
