1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 7 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 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 383 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Bristol | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 411 | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |
