1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1970 Land Rover Serie II is newer by 8 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 148 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 203 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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:
1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Serie II | Jetfire |
Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2850 mm |