1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 50 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, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 578 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 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Jetfire | X3 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| 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 | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
