1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 233 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Jetfire | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
