1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 51 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) has 18 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 163 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Because 2013 Audi A3 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, 2013 Audi A3 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A3. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2013 Audi A3 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
Model | Jetfire | A3 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 408 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4292 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2578 mm |