1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1251 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 Land Rover LR4 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 Land Rover LR4 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 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Land Rover |
Model | Jetfire | LR4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3531 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |