1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Element weights approximately 297 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Because 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2011 Honda Element | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Jetfire | Element |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
