1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 772 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 590 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 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 842 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Bugatti |
| Model | Jetfire | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 987 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 1250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 408 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
